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Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
True to size

I've been looking for a way to not look like a "cyclist" in rural Minnesota. These fit the bill and feel like they have pretty good power transfer. I have been using them as gravel road shoes and they are comfortable on and off of the bike.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

The bag is good for my use (packing a clipboard and change of clothes and lunch). There are no bells and whistles though, I found that I would like to have additional pockets or an easier way to strap a rear light to it. I have longer legs and the bag takes up almost all of the exposed seat post leaving me no where but the bag to connect a light.

This bag would be a little awkward to just run errands with, but it does a good job at holding a ton for long hauls.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

Ordered a size smaller for a race fit. Fit is great; slim, the sleeves fall just above my biceps and are tight on my skinny arms.

The middle pocket is good but the outer two are a touch small (i.e. hard to have a banana and mini pump in the side pocket) and I do miss the full zip but the material is more breathable than I expected.